The Gamelan of Grateful Hearts
In a village on the slopes of Mount Merapi, where the morning mists rose like silver spirits and the rice […]
educational stories
The Balete Tree’s Witness
There’s a tale from the islands where the bright waves roll, Where the balete trees grow with spirits in their
The Temple Elephant’s Gift
In the lush green valleys of northern Thailand, where mist clung to the mountains like a silk shawl and golden
The Gardener’s Apprentice and the Waiting Seed
In a village at the edge of the great mountains of Korea, where the seasons painted the landscape in ever-changing
The Samurai’s Son and the Tea Master
This is the tale of a journey – not the kind measured in miles, but the kind measured in understanding.
The Rice Merchant’s Daughter
In the bustling city of Hangzhou, during the time when the Song Dynasty ruled China and the West Lake reflected
Tenzin and the Mountain Path
In a small village nestled among the foothills of the great Himalayas, where prayer flags fluttered like the wings of
The Peacock Prince and the Village Potter
Once upon a time in a kingdom that was neither here nor there (though certainly somewhere, for all kingdoms must
The Scribe’s Apprentice and the River Test
In the great city of Thebes, when Egypt was ruled by mighty pharaohs and the Nile River flowed like a
Brighid and the Three Questions
In the emerald hills of ancient Ireland, where morning mist clings to the valleys like a soft grey cloak and
